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Development of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collector based on steel roofing

Anderson, T. N., Bura, S., Duke, M., Carson, J. K. and Lay, M. 2008, Development of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collector based on steel roofing, in Proceedings of the 3rd New Zealand Metals Industry Conference, Auckland 2008, [The Conference], [Auckland, N.Z.], pp. 1-10.

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Title Development of a building integrated photovoltaic/thermal solar collector based on steel roofing
Author(s) Anderson, T. N.
Bura, S.
Duke, M.
Carson, J. K.
Lay, M.
Conference name New Zealand Metals Industry Conference (4th : 2008 : Auckland, New Zealand)
Conference location Auckland, New Zealand
Conference dates [2008]
Title of proceedings Proceedings of the 3rd New Zealand Metals Industry Conference, Auckland 2008
Editor(s) [Unknown]
Publication date 2008
Conference series New Zealand Metals Industry Conference
Start page 1
End page 10
Publisher [The Conference]
Place of publication [Auckland, N.Z.]
Summary The use of onsite renewable energy cogeneration from structural building elements is a relatively new concept, and one that is gaining considerable interest in the building industry. In this study the design, development, testing and production methods for a novel building integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPVT) solar energy cogeneration system are examined and discussed.

During the analysis of the design, adhesives (ADH), resistance seam welding (RSW) and autoclaving (ATC) were identified as the most appropriate for fabricating BIPVT panels for roofing and façade applications. Of these manufacturing methods ADH was found to be most suitable for low volume production systems due to its low capital cost.

Furthermore, a prototype panel was fabricated using ADH methods and exhibited good thermal performance. In addition it was shown, using experimental testing, that the performance of a BIPVT could be theoretically predicted using a one-dimensional heat transfer model. Furthermore, the model was used to suggest further improvements that could be made to the design. Finally, a transient simulation of the BIPVT was performed in TRNSYS and was used to illustrate the long term benefits of the system.
Language eng
Field of Research 090605 Photodetectors, Optical Sensors and Solar Cells
090703 Environmental Technologies
HERDC Research category E1.1 Full written paper - refereed
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30023081
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